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Jack Daniels American Forests?

I haven't had Jack Daniels in ages but this 90 proof bottling has caught my attention. Has anyone here tried it? I'd guess that the 10 proof point increase would provide a bolder and richer taste profile over the standard, but I'd love to here some opinions from those who have had it.

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I've never had 90prf Jack, but if the cost is the same as the "no-lead" version on the shelfs today it would be worth buying for at the least, the learning experience, if you don't like it your buddys might like a Jack n Coke when they come over.

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I remember drinking Jack when it was 90 proof, a long time ago. It sure was a lot better than the 80 proof of today. Have to wait to see the price point here in PA. Dickel will probably still be better whiskey IMO.
Joe

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Originally Posted by BourbonJoe

I remember drinking Jack when it was 90 proof, a long time ago. It sure was a lot better than the 80 proof of today. Have to wait to see the price point here in PA. Dickel will probably still be better whiskey IMO.
Joe

Joe, if you try it and like it, don't admit it to anyone. Not, because anyone would be biased against Jack, but rather, if the PLCB knows that you like it, they'll soon discontinue it!

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JD dropped from 90 proof to 86 proof in 1988 and down to 80 proof in 2003. The 90 proof version is miles better than todays 80 proof although I suspect that the 90 proof of 20 some years ago was older whiskey than todays 90 proof. For 32.99, I would give it a try!

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The fine folks at Shoppers Vineyard have dropped the price on this to $21.99. Before shipping, that's cheaper than the standard JD black here in MI. Even though I haven't tried the ones I got in July, at that price I had to add a few more to the bunker

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Originally Posted by bourbon-n00b

The fine folks at Shoppers Vineyard have dropped the price on this to $21.99. Before shipping, that's cheaper than the standard JD black here in MI. Even though I haven't tried the ones I got in July, at that price I had to add a few more to the bunker

Even with ship costs, a case of 6 would be $25./bottle for me.
For 90 proof juice and a chance to relive some of my glory days
drinking Jack & Coke?! Sure, what the hell!